By: blackcinemaconnection November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAndra Day, Biography, Evan Ross, featured, Trevante Rhodes, Tyler James WilliamsLeave a Comment

The United States vs. Billie Holiday

a/k/a Billie Release Date: 2/26/21; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Biography Rating: TBD Director: Lee Daniels Studio(s): Paramount Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: Andra Day as Billie Holiday; Trevante Rhodes as Jimmy Fletcher; Garrett Hedlund as Harry J. Anslinger; Tyler James Williams as Lester ‘Prez’ Young; Natasha Lyonne as Tallulah Bankhead; Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Roslyn; Evan Ross…

By: blackcinemaconnection November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAldis Hodge, Eli Goree, featured, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr., Regina KingLeave a Comment

One Night In Miami

Release Date: 12/25/20; In Theaters, Limited; 1/15/21; Amazon Prime (Original Release – 9/7/20; Venice Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Regina King Studio(s): ABKCO Films, Snoot Entertainment, Amazon Studios Running Time: 110 mins. Cast: Kingsley Ben-Adir as Malcolm X; Eli Goree as Muhammad Ali; Aldis Hodge as Jim Brown; Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Cooke;…

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Holiday, NetflixLeave a Comment

Jingle Jangle

a/k/a Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey Release Date: 11/13/20; Netflix Genre: Musical Rating: PG Director: David E. Talbert Studio(s): 260 Degrees Entertainment, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Get Lifted Film Company, Netflix. Running Time: 119 mins. Cast: Forest Whitaker (Jeronicus Jangle), Madalen Mills, Keegan-Michael Key, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Hugh Bonneville. Story: Produced by John Legend’s…

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChadwick Boseman, featured, Netflix, Viola DavisLeave a Comment

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Release Date: 12/18/20 Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: George C. Wolfe Studio(s): Netflix Running Time: 93 mins. Cast: Viola Davis as Ma Rainey; Chadwick Boseman as Levee; Glynn Turman as Toledo; Colman Domingo as Cutler; Michael Potts as Slow Drag; Taylour Paige as Dussie Mae; Jonny Coyne as Sturdyvant; Jeremy Shamos as Irvin; Dusan Brown…

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Clifton Powell, featured, Roger Guenveur SmithLeave a Comment

The Available Wife

Release Date: 12/17/20 UMC (Original Release – 8/22/20; American Black Film Festival) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Jamal Hill Studio(s): Available Wife, Luna Ray Films, MegaMind Media, BondIt Media Capital Running Time: 100 mins. Cast: KJ Smith (Nicole), Roger Guenveur Smith (Walter), Clifton Powell (Mitchell), Anwan Glover (Soshi), Terayle Hill (Kingston), Angel Love (Alecia), Brave Williams…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020November 24, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Tyrin TurnerLeave a Comment

Fatale

Release Date: 12/18/20; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Lionsgate Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy (Derrick Tyler), Hilary Swank (Detective Valerie Quinlan), Mike Colter (Rafe Grimes), Danny Pino (Carter Haywood), Tyrin Turner (Tyrin Abenathy), Sam Daly (Officer Stallman), David Hoflin (Officer Lowe), Damarius Lewis (Tracie Tyler). Story: …

By: blackcinemaconnection December 25, 2019November 21, 2020 Upcoming FilmsAja Naomi King, featured, Nnamdi Asomugha, Sundance Film Festival, Tessa ThompsonLeave a Comment

Sylvie’s Love

a/k/a Sylvie Release Date: 12/25/20; Amazon (Original Release – 1/27/20 – Sundance Film Festival) Genre: Drama/Romance Rating: PG-13 Director: Eugene Ashe Studio(s): Iam21 Entertainment Running Time: 114 mins. Cast: Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha, Eva Longoria, Aja Naomi King, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Jemima Kirke Story: The jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the New York summer…

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 2021

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for the…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

Pinch

By: blackcinemaconnection November 22, 2020

Upcoming FilmsMaverick EntertainmentLeave a Comment

Release Date: 12/22/20; DVD Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Greg Galloway Studio(s): Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 74 mins. Cast: Shomari Love, Brenda Raquel, Karon Riley, Jamal Woolard, Lisa Wu, Karlie Redd, Supa Peach, Bone Crusher, Whitney Reign. Story: A talented MC uses larceny to fund his dreams of becoming a rap star, but his life changes when…

Christmas Comes Twice

By: blackcinemaconnection November 22, 2020

Upcoming FilmsHallmark Channel, Holiday Movies, Michael Xavier, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tamera Mowry-HousleyLeave a Comment

Release Date: 12/13/20; Hallmark Genre: Comedy/Holiday Rating: NR Director: Michael M. Scott Studio(s): BET Running Time: Unknown Cast: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Michael Xavier, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Story: Emily (Tamera Mowry-Housley) is a top newscaster who has achieved her career dreams but still has regrets about the guy (Michael Xavier) who got away five years earlier. When the Christmas…

The Christmas Lottery

By: blackcinemaconnection November 22, 2020

Upcoming FilmsBET, Holiday Movies, Reginald VelJohnsonLeave a Comment

Release Date: 12/12/20, BET and BET Her; and 12/17/20 BET+ Genre: Comedy/Holiday Rating: NR Director: Tamika Miller Studio(s): MarVista Entertainment, Octet Productions Running Time: Unknown Cast: Reginald VelJohnson, Asai’h Epperson, Christina “Brave” Williams, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lorenzo “Renny” Cromwell, Terayle Hill, Kay-Megan Washington, Phylicia Morgan. Story: Gerald Davenport has requested his three estranged daughters Diedre, Nicole,…

Restless

By: blackcinemaconnection November 22, 2020

Upcoming FilmsMaverickLeave a Comment

Release Date: 12/15/20; DVD Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Tavares M. Wilson Studio(s): Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 75 mins. Cast: Tai Anderson, Tavares M. Wilson, Robyn Connell, Will Jeziorski Story: Single Mother Naomi Harper takes on a ruthless drug lord and corrupt politicians when her teenage son is killed in what appears to be a gang…

Cooking Up Christmas

By: blackcinemaconnection November 22, 2020

Upcoming FilmsHoliday Movies, Lamman Rucker, Meagan Holder, OWNLeave a Comment

Release Date: 12/15/20; OWN Genre: Family/Holiday Rating: NR Director: Roger M. Bobb Studio(s): Mutiny FX, Tycor International Film Company Running Time: Unknown Cast: Lamman Rucker (Donovon Jackson), Meagan Holder (Chloe), Jen Harper (Dolores), Giovonnie Samuels (April), Marquita Goings (Shavonne), Vince Pisani (Mark), L. Warren Young (Buck), Peter Luis Zimmerman (Carlos), Bailey Tippen (Vanessa), Lindsey Blackwell…

Malcolm & Marie

By: blackcinemaconnection November 22, 2020

Upcoming FilmsJohn David Washington, Netflix, ZendayaLeave a Comment

Release Date: 2/5/21; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Sam Levinson Studio(s): Little Lamb, The Reasonable Bunch, Netflix Running Time: 106 mins. Cast: Zendaya (Marie), John David Washington (Malcolm). Story: Sam Levinson teams up with Zendaya and John David Washington for an achingly romantic drama in which a filmmaker (Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) return…